PAE and PC polymers, such as BPA, are utilized to make water bottles. Due to the lack of
polymer-chemical interaction, PAE can enter drinking bottles during production, wrapping …

The cement, steel, glass, and plastics sectors are at the forefront of industrial
decarbonization and must make effective, evidence-based strategic choices. For the first …

Despite the global movement to tackle plastic pollution, demand for plastics continues to
rise. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, plastics are set to be the biggest driver of …

Microplastic (MP) contamination is a problem that affects even remote, scarcely populated
regions of the world. This topic has recently been the subject of many published studies …

In this study, the effect of the amount of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (PP-g-MA)(0–
10 by weight%) compatibilizer on the thermal and mechanical properties of …

This article shows an analysis of selected stages of a machine's life cycle environmental
impact in the specific case of machines that package bottles in thermo-shrinkable film. As …

Understanding the motivation behind consumers' packaging choices is crucial to providing
insights for achieving environmental sustainability outcomes. Here, we examined the …

Reusable glass bottles are experiencing a resurgence, driven notably by societal concerns
and regulations. While single-use glass bottles generally have higher environmental …

Abstract In November 2022 the European Commission launched a new regulatory
framework proposal for packaging and packaging waste, EU Packaging and Packaging …

Several Japanese companies and the government are recently promoting a plastic ban and
imposing a tax levy to curb litter and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This has led to a …